JR West installs new crossing gates in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, to prevent accidents

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JR West installed a new type of crossing gate in Setouchi City to prevent accidents at unprotected railway crossings. This is the first installation of its kind in Okayama Prefecture, featuring a gate that lifts diagonally, allowing passage for small vehicles like tractors. The company plans further installations, aiming to equip 42 of the 74 unprotected crossings in Okayama Prefecture with these gates by fiscal year 2024.


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